Acting Childish

Why do we teach our children not to talk to strangers, get in a car with them, or scream bloody murder if they should do something to them? Because we know that children can be all too trusting and put too much faith in someone they don't know. So why would God say that we should be like little children?

In Luke chapter 18, Jesus shows us why we should be like children. "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" (v. 17). So what was he saying? While children can be trusting and open, adults are the complete opposite. As adults, we tend to be guarded, skeptical, and downright stand-offish towards what we can't see or touch. We always need proof. That is why we as adults are far too trusting in ourselves and not in the ultimate power of Christ.

To set the example for those who do not truly believe, we must show our child-like faith. We must show that our trust in the power of God is 100%, and that no matter what, we know in our hearts that Christ will ultimately be our saving grace.

Tapping my inner child,
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